Overview on the peer reviews in the Member States PGSC October 2015 Point 6 of the Agenda Claudia Junker Eurostat
Methodology Basis: CoP and ESS QAF Self-assessment questionnaires Additional documents provided Peer review visit in the country Report drafted by experts Diverging views by NSI Publication of report Drafting and publication of improvement actions by NSI
Eurostat Recommendations (1) On accessibility and clarity (P 15) More analytical information Access to micro-data for researchers Common/unique database/data portal for all ES Redesign of websites Publication of metadata and quality reports Visualisation of data On quality commitment (P 4) Formal quality policy Systematic quality management (link to GSBPM) Regular quality reviews Training on quality management
Eurostat Recommendations (2) On impartiality and objectivity (P 6) Develop/publish error correction and revision policy Abolish pre-access to press releases / be transparent about it Develop comprehensive release calendar On sound methodology (P 7) Systematic approach to training Include modernisation, GSBPM into training programmes Share training with ONAs Update reference documentation
Eurostat Recommendations (3) On cost-effectiveness (P 10) Review the organisational set-up (HQ versus RSO) Project management, planning, monitoring Integrated IT environment Electronic data collection from businesses and households On appropriate statistical procedures (P 8) Legal changes to allow access to ADS On professional independence (P 1) Change of the legal framework Revise law to include rules on appointment
Eurostat Lessons for peer reviews Scope too wide – whole CoP, cooperation & integration SAQ too long Pros and cons of full outsourcing to be considered – role of Eurostat Harmonisation of recommendations in terms of magnitude and practicability (equal treatment) Composition of teams of experts – only external experts, not NSS staff
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